France: Coronavirus-related deaths reach 24,760
WEB DESK The number of coronavirus-related deaths in France reached 24,760 yesterday after another 166 patients died of COVID-19, the Health Ministry said. The statement said, since March 1, the…
Turkey: Corona cases rise by 1,983, lowest daily number
WEB DESK The number of the coronavirus cases in Turkey rose by 1,983 in the past day to cross over 124,000, which is the lowest daily number since March 30,…
COVID-19: 11,400 cases confirmed in Ukraine
WEB DESK A total of more than 11,400 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Ukraine, where the death toll from COVID-19 currently stands at 279, the country’s Health Ministry informs.…
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds name son after doctors who saved PM’s life
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson with the name Nicholas chosen in praise to the two doctors who saved the prime minister’s life. Announcing…
US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders, Green Card applicants
WEB DESK In a major relief for professionals and immigrants from countries like India, the US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and…
US: FDA allows use of remdesivir drug for severely ill COVID-19 patients
WEB DESK The Food and Drug regulatory body FDA has allowed emergency use of the antiviral drug, Remdesivir for treatment of severely ill COVID19 patients in United States. A study…
Countries must lift lockdowns gradually: WHO
WEB DESK World Health Organization has said that countries must lift lockdowns gradually, while still being on the look-out for COVID-19 and ready to restore restrictions if the virus jumps…
South Africa begins to ease lockdown
WEB DESK South Africa began easing one of the worlds strictest lockdowns today. In Johannesburg, Cape Town and other cities, people headed to the malls to buy warm clothes for…
UAE: COVID-19 cases rise to 13,038 with 557 new infections
WEB DESK The Ministry of Health and Prevention of United Arab Emirates (MoHaP) today announced 557 new cases of COVID-19 taking the total number of cases in the country to…
Myanmar extends closure of preschools till May 15
WEB DESK Government of Myanmar has extended the closure of pre-schools in the country till May 15. The pre-schools have been closed since March 16 in view of the Corona…